Westminster High School - Warrior Yearbook (Westminster, CO)

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The 1976 Yearbook Is Dedicated To Mr. Iver C. Ranum, Supt. Cf District if 50 School System lt has been said that there is no honor in one's hometown. But for Iver C. Ranum, who's never moved from his hometown, the honors have been frequent and many. Where else could one rise from bus driver, coach, teacher and principal to become super- intendent of the District within a 15 -year span? And where else but School District 50 has a superintendent held that position for 25 years? Perhaps it can safely be said that his hometown provided the basis for his success as superintendent, for Iver C. Ranum never forgot from whence he came and his success in part must be attributed to his solid values and his friendliness that served him so well during the days when he wore three hats- that of bus driver, and coach. In other school districts superintendents have come and gone, but in School District 50 Iver C. Ranum still enjoys today the respect of his colleagues, his school faculty, and his cityg and the status he enjoys remains un- blemished and untarnished to all who have come to appreciate his genuine concern for every student who has participated in the edu- cational process in District 50. Mr. Ranum began his teaching career in what was then known as Union High School in 1935 after graduating from Luther College in Iowa in 1934. He taught Math, History, Physi- cal Education and was also the coach. He be- came principal of the school in 1939 and was named superintendent of District 50 in 1950. In 1947 he was awarded a Masters Degree from the University of Denver, and has taken additional Work at Colorado University. He is a member of the Local, State and National Ed- ucation Associations and has been President of both the local and county associations, Phi Delta Kappa, the Colorado Association of the American Association of Administrators. Name a civic or charitable organization and at one time or another Iver C. Ranum has served as president or chairman of the group. In addition he was a Scoutmaster, organized the first girl's softball team, was Sunday School Superintendent, and sang in the church choir. In 1950 when Iver C. Ranum became super intendent, the District had three elementary schools, one high school and 1,400 students. Today, the District has nearly 17, 000 stu- dents, 19 elementary schools, four junior highs, two senior high schools, including Iver C. Ranum High School which was dedi- cated in his honor in 1962, and now a new Westminster High School, and a Career En- richment Park. Nine of the past ten bond elections have met with success under his leadership and today the District enjoys the enviable reputa- tion of having the best in educational facili- ties to serve the needs of the 17, 000 students enrolled there. Mr. Ranum attributes this success to the dedicated parents and teachers of District 50. Through the years he has been honored by many organizations, but one of the most trea- sured honors came two years ago when he received the Distinguished Service award from the Westminster District 50 Chamber of Commerce- the highest award given by that organization. Now, he is retiring after 45 years in the District. His guiding hand will no longer steer the course of school District 50, but he can rest assured that he will have left School District 50 with a solid foundation for educa- tional excellence. His shoes will be difficult to fill. No man is so tall as when he stoops to help a child. ii-Qiiqj 9 by -evv w 'mMW.N WIM-mmwm Head Start Christmas Party 1974

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n . WarnOrS Scoop vowml u. No. 16 wAamoR's J s coop MAY 5 U, , Q V , Iver Ranum To Head Schooi Scoop Wins Its Hlshesi d The Warriors Scao is pleased to anounce that in this Years com- petition for high school papers held by Colorado University. the Warriors Scoop received the high- est rating ever given to a. West- minster Hish School Dvfber. Competition this year was keen- er than ever before with a record number df individual entries and a. total of 38 schools represented, Sigma Delta Chi, a. fraternity for men, judged all papers. The news story Juniors Win Trophy by June Mihelcich and Annetta Novakovich won good, The edi- torial on Armistice Day by Vera Lee Clifton won good rating. Bob Fostefs feature on Wrestling History was given good rating. Books for All , written by Vir- ginia Calveresi, also Won good rating. A For printed papers with a, cir- culation of 499 and less the Scoop received fair rating, This is the Hrst year the paper has received sucirhigh honors, All the indiv- idual entries submitted won. Scqop To Print: Big Senior Issue Be on the lookout lor a ngeqx- ber of the Scoqp sm!! WHOJZIZQY V011 and ask top a. tim' fait bf money for the paper dedi- bated to the Seniors. In case some may be interestgd in the contents of the next 9399! here are a few selections: The will, prcphecy, history and some exciting features which everyone will enjoy, And by the way, none of these will :smear in the Annual. 1 , 1. Y, X S. Clay Coy SENIOR CLASS TO STAGE ' 'COLOR DAY Westminster High School has been naming vim Excifement fm- the last few days. The fe9.son is Nthat 'D18I1SgfO1' Calc? have men completed. m Seniors are especially haqmy because the grand 11119.16 off high ,E w f n '4 3 'a Iver C. Ranum LET'S ROLL Let's roll with the Seniors at their skating party to be held at the lRno11erdrome May 8 at 7:30 ARM, Outsiders are also invit,ed.' This is one of the many Ways the Seniors are trying to raise money for their Ditch Day. P68857 Sanboume Qlass Prophecy, Lee Schubert Vocal Soho, Iris O'Connor Guitar Accompaymentz, Sig Carlson l Class Wm, virginia. Goodmry Class Song, Accompanied by Elsie scrriml as about to smug The crow Mkam' event? begin 53 fthe Florence Bordahl and Paul at meynfgma M' My a 'll. 'slp Rwesslional, High School Band :The is as follows: C9871 Moeller , DiX'9Ct0l' C1853 Day ?m ,gm 'lrl ffmf sslt Miter the class day program. May 19, 1950 the students will participate in Pfocessianax, High scmz Banff? Coloma-Y PWM' The Seniors Welwme Aadress ,,e,..5wi11 11ave concessions in order to ' make enough money for ditch day Reading, Barbara Duiiy , he , lass Clarinet men, vera me cufmn. ,That mnmg t sem' C h Lee Class History. Blanche Wurl Vocal Solo. Iris OPConnor Schubert 'mil sponsor a dance 0P0n to t e entire student body. All the stud- ents are expected to attend this Vocal Duet. Nadine Loveiw, ggam mak- Coy Receives New Position 'School district 50 will be mi ing the able leadership of Clay Coy who has suerintenderws position in Me co, Missouri. I-D: will take I new ppsitiqn July 1, managi three glide schbois, one J high and 'one senior high. enrollment A totals apprnximay 2000 students. ' During the three years Mr. CI has been at Westminster have been several great ac- plishmentss in the school distr Finances have been improved a the school has gained much cognition in the Suburban Leng Next year School District will be managed by Mr Ra who is going to fill the posgg of superintendent vacated by Z Coy. A Mr. Ranum started to schoof this district attending both B and Berkeley Gardens gj schools. ' He attended Aw High and North High because: that time there, was no I school in this vicinity. ' h mAcfter graduating he atbendj college in Iowa in order to s to be a minister. bxgt later deci to teach school. ' TI-Ie started teaching at the Union High Schaol, iarber chan to Westminster, where he was coach and turned out rr championship basketiball tes In 12947 he took the positic-1 principal which he has filled 9 since. . But for four Bitte words That I said out of turn: I have to stay in 5 minute Because he thinks F11 lean --Mr. Morga.nroth'a third , ., 4' ,, hi!-XDYY class., 'Mg 3